Job Description

Due to continued growth, Meissner are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for Evening Shift to join a rapidly expanding manufacturing team.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor’s main role will be to coordinate cleanroom based production operations at our manufacturing facility in Castlebar. They will be responsible for the coordinating, training, coaching and the development of staff as well as executing the production plan, ensuring standards in relation to Health & Safety, Quality and GMP are adhered to.

Meissner is the largest privately held filter and SUPS manufacturer in the world. Single-Use Process Solutions (SUPS) are used in the manufacture of cutting edge and lifesaving medicines. They can vary greatly in terms of size and complexity, and most are unique designs. Every day biopharmaceutical companies around the world rely on our engineering and science ingenuity to select and implement the best in class technology solutions in their drug manufacturing processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Act as the person in charge during the evening shift, overseeing all production operations and facility management, with full authority to make operational decisions and escalate critical issues to the Production Manager.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, training, coaching and evaluation of production operatives and team leaders to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills.
• Completing the production plan by scheduling work orders, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, escalating and resolving any issues that arise.
• Develop the production team to support future business growth, including training needs analysis, succession planning, and maintenance of accurate training records to ensure workforce flexibility.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including recruiting, onboarding, performance evaluation, employee development, recognition, disciplinary action and grievance resolution
• Work closely with Planning to understand weekly priorities, proactively identify risks to delivery, and ensure production targets and KPIs are consistently met.
• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety, Quality, Line Clearance and GMP and guarantee that all products meet customer requirements
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate cross – functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Supply Chain groups in order to reduce areas of waste within production.
• Proactively identify operational issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement practical, sustainable solutions to drive continuous improvement and prevent recurrence.
• Utilise production systems and software to manage production orders, lot control and inventory tracking.
• Coordinate minor routine cleaning & maintenance on production equipment within production schedules.
• Perform administration duties which include; updating metrics, time and attendance system and holiday planning.

Qualifications, Education and/or Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Production Supervisor is a management position at Meissner. Excellent organization, communication and management skills are required to effectively fill this role.

• Level 7 qualification in Business, Management, production, Engineering or related discipline would be an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Supervisory position leading a production team within a manufacturing environment .
• Proven track record in people management and demonstrated ability in leading, coaching, motivating and organizing a team.
• Ability to solve problems as they arise and naturally strive for continuous improvement.
• Strong communicator with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. With the ability to work and collaborate effectively with cross-functional groups.
• A personal commitment to produce the highest quality product possible is essential.
• Proficient computer skills are essential with ability to quickly learn customized production software systems quickly.
• Ability to read documents and interpret drawings, specifications, safety rules and operating instructions.

Physical Demands

SUPS production is performed in an ISO Class 7 cleanroom environment. Powder free gloves, face masks, hairnets, cleanroom suits (“bunny suits”) and shoe covers must be worn. Shorts, loose or baggy clothing is not permitted. Makeup, hair styling products, soiled, fuzzy or frayed clothing must not be worn into the cleanroom. Because smokers continue to shed thousands of smoke particles even hours after smoking a cigarette and these particles will damage our products, only nonsmokers are permitted to enter or work in the cleanroom. As a result, the successful candidate must be a nonsmoker.

Meissner Filtration Products is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.